Pharmacy Jump Start Programs

Pharmacy Jump Start Programs create a path for eligible undergraduate students at participating undergraduate institutions to pursue guaranteed conditional admissions at Pacific University School of Pharmacy while building relationships with School of Pharmacy students and faculty.

These programs aim to nurture career interests, provide enriching pre-professional development, and pave a way for success in Pacific University’s 3-year Doctor of Pharmacy degree program. Participants in these programs will:

Receive educational and career support from School of Pharmacy faculty
Participate in pre-professional workshops
Participate in select School of Pharmacy events
Build mentorship relationships with current School of Pharmacy students
Receive guaranteed conditional admissions to the School of Pharmacy’s PharmD program pending completion of jump start program requirements

Eligibility

Any student at participating undergraduate institutions (noted below) who have completed all prerequisite coursework may apply. For more information, contact Pharmacy Admissions at PharmD@pacificu.edu

Participating Institutions

Chaminade University (Honolulu, HI)
Cochise College (Sierra Vista, AZ)
Lane Community College (Eugene, OR)
University of Oregon (Eugene, OR)
Hawaii Pacific University - (Honolulu, HI)
Mt. Hood Community College - (Gresham, OR)
Portland Community College - (Portland, OR)
Pima Community College - (Tucson, AZ)
Columbia Gorge Community College (The Dalles, OR) pending
Kapiolani Community College (OAHU) pending, receiving applications
Leeward Community College (OAHU) pending, receiving applications

Pacific Students

Pacific University undergraduates also are eligible and can advance their pathway to the pharmacy profession with our 3+3 pharmacy program.

How to Apply

View application information on our PharmD admissions webpage.

Request Info

To learn more about the Pharmacy Jump Start program, please email pharmd@pacificu.edu with your institution name and your GPA.